Onsior (Robenacoxib) What is Onsior?Onsior (robenacoxib) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in veterinary medicine for dogs and cats. It is commonly used for post operative pain and musculoskeletal pain such as osteoarthritis. Onsior works by selectively inhibiting COX-2 enzymes,...
What is Carprofen? Carprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in veterinary medicine, most commonly for dogs. It helps reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.It works by inhibiting COX enzymes which are involved in producing inflammatory chemicals in the body....
What is benazepril? Why was it prescribed to my pet?Benazepril is a medication that acts on blood vessels to relax them, thereby lowering blood pressure. It is used to treat high blood pressure associated with conditions such as heart failure...
What You Need to Know About Pimobendan (Vetmedin, Cardisure) What is pimobendan? Why was it prescribed to my pet? Pimobendan is a medication prescribed to slow the progression of several heart diseases, most commonly mitral valve disease (MVD). Pimobendan primarily...
What is a Heartworm and How it is Transmitted?There are many complications that you should try to avoid when you have a pet and one of them is heartworm disease. Unfortunately, this specific complication can be hard to track because...
What on earth is “cherry eye”? Surely it doesn’t refer to a literal cherry as an eye? Actually, “cherry eye” is a common medical condition in dogs. Learn more about what cherry eye is, the causes and risk factors for...
Does your dog stick to you like Velcro, wherever you go (even when you head to the loo)? Have you ever returned home only to find that your dog has destroyed your living room in an anxiety-induced frenzy? Does your...
I'm sure you've noticed even at the human pharmacy - PREBIOTICS & PROBIOTICS! POSTBIOTICS! HEALTHY DIGESTION! Just what are they, and are they the same? The short answer is no, they aren't. All three serve to support a healthy digestion...
